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Best Hotels in California

We've ranked the top hotels in California based on an unbiased analysis of awards, expert recommendations and user ratings. Out of 286 luxury hotels, 30 scored high enough to make the U.S. News list of the Best Hotels in the USA.

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  • Reputation: EXCELLENT
  • User Rating: (214 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2013

When you can simply borrow a Mercedes-Benz for an afternoon drive through wine country at no extra cost, you know you're experiencing the epitome ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: EXCELLENT
  • User Rating: (537 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2013

What doesn't this European-style hotel offer? About 20 miles north of central San Diego, the Grand Del Mar drips luxury from its marble lobby ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: GOOD
  • User Rating: (56 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2013

About a 30-minute drive north of San Diego, Rancho Valencia is a little off the beaten path. But that's why people love it. Perhaps ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: EXCELLENT
  • User Rating: (304 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2013

A favorite among professional and leisure travelers alike, this five-star luxury hotel gets an inside edge on other hotels by truly coddling its guests. Why ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: EXCELLENT
  • User Rating: (217 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2013

Sweeping mountain vistas and rustic furnishings are just two of the many reasons why guests are drawn to The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Others include fantastic ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: EXCELLENT
  • User Rating: (138 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2013

For golf fans, a stay at The Lodge at Pebble Beachwhich sits on the 18th hole of the historic Pebble Beach Golf Courseis ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: EXCELLENT
  • User Rating: (267 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2013

This five-star is another luxury property to jump on the bandwagon of offering 24-hour check-in, which is appreciated by just about all who stay here ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: EXCELLENT
  • User Rating: (204 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2013

Like its more famous sister property, The Lodge at Pebble Beach, the Inn at Spanish Bay caters to the most avid golfers and luxury travelers ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: GOOD
  • User Rating: (443 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2013

Visitors are most impressed with the Bardessono's environmental stewardship, daring architecture, and exceptional service. This LEED Platinum Certified hotel in Napa Valley features a ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: EXCELLENT
  • User Rating: (398 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2013

The Beverly Hills Hotel is iconic to La-La Land lore—after all, it was made famous by The Eagles' tune Hotel California. But the "Pink ... Reviews & More »

*Any unranked hotels have been sorted by hotel class and then alphabetically. More information can be found on our methodology page.